December 1976: Special Category Prisoners
As the British government moves to end special category status for paramilitary inmates, tensions inside Northern Ireland’s prisons reach breaking point. This episode of Tales of The Troubles explores...
12 Touko 13min
November 1976: Ulster Can Survive Unfettered
In the wake of deepening divisions and political fatigue, loyalist voices rally under the banner of defiance. This episode traces the rhetoric and reality behind the slogan “Ulster Can Survive,” explo...
10 Touko 9min
October 1976: Chaos Theory
Belfast descends into turmoil as sectarian tensions spiral beyond control. Amid riots, bombings, and political paralysis, ordinary lives are caught in the unpredictable storm of the Troubles. This epi...
7 Touko 7min
September 1976: The Beginning of the Blanket Protest
In the wake of the British government’s decision to end special category status for paramilitary prisoners, a quiet but defiant act of resistance begins inside the Maze Prison. This episode traces the...
5 Touko 7min
August 1976: The Peace People
August 1976: The Peace People — Amid renewed violence and grief following the deaths of the Maguire children, a grassroots movement for peace emerged from the streets of Belfast. This episode traces h...
3 Touko 9min
July 1976: Intended Targets
As the summer of 1976 deepens, Belfast’s streets grow tense under the weight of suspicion and reprisal. This episode of Tales of The Troubles traces a series of attacks aimed not at random victims but...
30 Huhti 7min
June 1976: Bars Targeted
As sectarian tensions flared across Northern Ireland, pubs and social clubs became deadly battlegrounds. This episode of Tales of The Troubles traces the coordinated attacks that struck at the heart o...
28 Huhti 8min
May 1976: Disappeared Into Thin Air!
As Northern Ireland entered a new phase of “Ulsterisation,” nine IRSP prisoners vanished from Long Kesh through a daring tunnel escape that stunned the authorities. Amid shifting political tides, ceas...
23 Huhti 8min
